Equipment Maintenance Technician

This is the first of five levels in the Equipment Maintenance series.

Incumbents perform routine and standard vehicle and equipment maintenance on a variety of vehicles and/or equipment.  Responsibilities may include utilizing hand and electrical tools; changing oil; checking fluids; balancing, repairing and replacing tires; operating light, medium and heavy equipment; and maintaining a record of repairs.  Incumbents may prepare vehicles for operation by mixing pesticides.(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  Other duties may be assigned.)

• Performs preventative maintenance and servicing activities which, depending on assignment, may include changing oil; changing filters; applying lubricants; checking fluid levels; inspecting brakes and tires; and performing other related activities.

• Uses and maintains hand, power and shop tools and equipment related to the work.

• Completes a variety of logs, documents, and/or simple reports regarding quantity of materials handled, equipment operations, vehicle conditions, maintenance and repair activities, and/or other related information.

• May mix and service spray trucks to include downloading GPS information, completing spray logs, mixing/loading pesticides and calibration of spray equipment when necessary.

• May ready spray trucks for nighttime spraying by setting driver schedules, preparing work logs, and maps.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and some technical training in vehicle maintenance; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement.
• 8a Commercial Pesticide Certifications within the first year per department's requirement.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE

• Applicable tools and equipment utilized in routine vehicle maintenance;

• Methods, materials, and techniques employed in vehicle maintenance;

• Applicable terminology related to vehicle maintenance;

• Entry level vehicle and/or equipment maintenance and repair practices and procedures in assigned area of responsibility;

• Recordkeeping principles;

• Computers and related software applications;

• Safe work practices.

SKILLS

• Performing entry level vehicle and/or equipment maintenance and repairs in assigned area of responsibility;

• Preparing operational logs, records, and reports;

• Using and caring for applicable tools and equipment;

• Using a computer and related software applications;

• Understanding pesticide labels to ensure safety when handling these products in Mosquito Control;

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Positions in this class typically require  fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.

• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, oils, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, chemicals, and intense noises.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

UNIFORM

An employee in this position will be supplied with a uniform, provided by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The employee is responsible for abiding by the Police Jury's Uniform Agreement.

NOTE

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.